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🎭 Book Review: And I Am Telling You — A Fan’s Deep Dive Into the Life, Legacy & Shade of Jennifer Holliday


🎭 Book Review: And I Am Telling You — A Fan’s Deep Dive Into the Life, Legacy & Shade of Jennifer Holliday

Whew—when I say I wasn’t ready… I. Wasn’t. Ready.

If you thought this was just another feel-good tribute to a legendary vocalist, think again. “And I Am Telling You: The Jennifer Holliday Story Through a Fan’s Eyes” is part biography, part confession, part emotional Black church testimony with a side of unapologetic gossip—and I devoured every page like it was the last dinner roll at a Sunday brunch.

Let me break it down.

🌟 The Premise:

A lifelong fan recounts their connection to Jennifer Holliday—yes, THE voice behind Dreamgirls’ most gut-wrenching anthem—and takes us on a five-chapter journey that includes praise, pain, and a very real moment at the Black Expo in Oakland, where the author tried to speak to the diva herself… and let’s just say, she wasn’t in a talking mood. 😬

But instead of bitterness, we get insight. Instead of dragging, we get understanding. It’s giving maturity with a side of “but here’s what happened…”

🎤 What You’ll Get:

  • Her Texas roots and church background
  • The explosion of Dreamgirls and Broadway domination
  • Industry shadiness and how the business tried to box her in
  • Her silent battles with depression, image issues, and being misunderstood
  • Her unwavering love for the LGBTQ+ community
  • And yes, that powerful legacy that refuses to go quietly into the night

🧠 The Author’s Voice:

Witty. Emotional. Shady in the church auntie way—you know, “I’m not judging, but I am telling the truth.” It’s written like a conversation between fans at a hair salon after Sunday service. There are laugh-out-loud lines, deep truths, and just enough petty to keep it spicy.

The Author’s Note alone? ICONIC. They said what needed to be said:

“She wasn’t friendly that day. But now I understand. She was fighting battles I didn’t know about. She’s still my favorite.”

🔥 Favorite Line:

“Jennifer didn’t just sing to us. She saw us.”

I almost threw my phone across the room when I read that. Because YES.

🏳️‍🌈 Representation Matters:

This book doesn’t just name-check the LGBTQ+ community—it honors it. From ballroom culture to drag tributes to the way Black queer folks claimed “And I Am Telling You” as our own, this eBook gets it. Finally, someone told the truth: Jennifer Holliday has been a gay icon—whether mainstream media said it or not.

Final Verdict:

5 out of 5 microphone drops. 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
This eBook is messy, meaningful, and full of love. It’s not about perfection—it’s about understanding. And baby, that’s what makes it special.

Jennifer Holliday said she wasn’t going—and this book proves she never did.

Available soon on all digital platforms.
If you’ve ever screamed “YOU’RE GONNA LOVE ME!” into a hairbrush... this book is for you.


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